Curling iron mitt

ABSTRACT

A curling iron mitt which acts as a holder for a curling iron when it is hot or cold and which also provides a surface upon which to lay a hot curling iron so that it will not scorch the surface the mitt is laying upon. The mitt has a closure to keep the iron within its confines and a quilted outer layer.

[0001] This invention relates to a mitt for curling irons. Typically,curling irons are a problem after use as they are hot and can burn boththe user and children. In addition, when in use it is difficult for theuser to lay the iron down for fear of burning surfaces or materials onwhich the iron is lain. The instant invention utilizes a combination ofdesign features to provide a unique and practical iron which is cheap toproduce and yet affords all of the advantages of more expensive mitts.

BACKGROUND AND PRIOR ART

[0002] Prior attempts at curling iron mitts have not produced theadvantages of the instant mitt. The disclosure by Drake et al in U.S.Pat. No. 5,577,607 shows a pouch for curling irons which has a pair ofadditional layers 34 on each side of the pouch to add insulatingcapacity. The problem with the Drake pouch is that it does not provide asimple drawstring and padded outer surface for fashion as well as toprotect surfaces on which the device is place. Neither is it reversibleto provide a heat insulating surface on which to lay the ho iron whilein use. The patent to Conway, No. 4,570,792 shows a curling iron sheathwith a heat insulating layer but which does not provide a surface onwhich to lay the hot iron. The device does not have a drawstring loop bywhich to easily close and carry it and does not have a childproof lock.The instant invention provides both a pouch for the hot iron after useand before use as well as a mat upon which to lay the hot iron while inuse. It also provides a fashionable mitt that can complement a handbagand has the advantages of being tamper proof by children. The quiltingin addition to the heat resistant inner layer helps disperse heat aswell as provides a soft surface for laying on tables and the like.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

[0003] The mitt that forms the subject matter of this invention has twolayers, a first inner layer made of heat resistant material that isadapted to receive an electrically heated or gas heated hot iron afteruse and to provide a pocket for carrying the iron around by the user Theiron is secured within the mitt by a drawstring which allows the mitt toaccommodate all types of curling irons and therefore does not have to bedesigned in shape and length for one specific type or shape of iron.Additionally, the mitt has an outside cover which is made of quiltedmaterial such as in an oven mitt that helps the inner layer disperse theheat radiated from the iron. The iron can be plugged in while it is inthe mitt thus allowing the user to avoid having to use a surface orother material on which to lay the iron. The quilted material is thickenough to provide a padding which keeps the iron inside from damagingsurfaces or items if it is inadvertently dropped or is laid on apolished surface in too hard a manner. The childproof lock on thedrawstring of the instant invention is simple to use and affords a wayto keep children from tampering with the iron, whether it be hot orcold.

[0004] The mitt can have one side with the quilted layer to afford afashionable look and the reverse side of heat resistant material with ametallic layer to allow the user to place the hot iron thereon duringthe use of the iron thus avoiding burning surfaces or other materials.Additionally, the mitt may have quilted material on all outside surfacesand be reversible so that when turned inside out provides a mat forlaying the hot iron upon to avoid burning table surfaces and the like.

[0005] Accordingly it is an object of this invention to provide acurling iron mitt which provides a heat insulated receptacle for hotcurling irons, and

[0006] It is another object of this invention to provide a curling ironmitt which has a first layer of heat insulating material and an outerlayer of quilted heat resistant material which helps disperse the heatfrom a hot curling iron within,

[0007] Yet another object of this invention is to provide a curling ironmitt which is secured with a drawstring to accommodate various shapesand lengths of curling irons,

[0008] Still another object of this invention is to provide a curlingiron mitt which has a childproof drawstring lock which deters childrentampering with the mitt and/or iron inside,

[0009] A further object of this invention is to provide a curling ironmitt with a heat resistant layer of fifty percent polyester and fiftypercent cotton with a metallic top layer,

[0010] Still another object of this invention is to provide a curlingiron mitt which is reversible to allow the mitt to be turned inside outto provide a surface for laying the hot iron upon,

[0011] And another object of this invention is to provide a curling ironmitt which has a quilted layer on one side to afford a fashionable lookand a metallic heat resistant layer on the opposite side.

[0012] These and other objects will become apparent when reference ishad to the accompanying drawings in which.

[0013]FIG. 1 is a plan view of the mitt showing the top slightly openedto show the heat resistant material,

[0014]FIG. 2 is a top plan view of the mitt showing the top closed withthe drawstring,

[0015]FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the mitt showing the top of themitt.

[0016]FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the mitt with the top drawn open,

[0017]FIG. 5 is a plan view of the reverse side of the mitt showing ahot iron laying thereon,

[0018]FIG. 6 is a side view of the childproof lock.

[0019] Referring now to FIG. 1 there is shown the mitt 10 with a quiltedfabric 11 on at least one side thereof with upper portion 12 and sewn asat 13 to provide a loop section 14 for drawstring 15. A heat resistantfabric 16 forms the inner portion of the mitt 10 and the whole mitt maybe turned inside out to provide a heat resistant surface upon which tolay the iron. FIG. 5 shows the iron 20 laying upon the reversed innerheat resistant surface of the mitt. The iron has a handle portion 22, aniron portion 21 and a clasping portion 23. The iron shown is an electriciron although the mitt can accommodate irons heated by other means.

[0020] The mitt has a narrowing portion as at 16 to allow for the ironportion 21 of the iron to be securely held and the upper portion beingwider to accommodate the clasping portion 23. FIG. 4 shows the top ofthe mitt opened to reveal the heat resistant material 17 inside. Theinner material is heat resistant up to 300 degrees Fahrenheit and ismade up of heat resistant polyester and cotton with a metallic top layerwith the polyester and cotton being of 50% each. The heat is dispersedthroughout the fabrics and not contained in one area. The drawstringcord is 100% polyester and the lock has a spring therein which one hasto pull on tab portion 19 to release the grip on the drawstring. Thequilted fabric is 100% cotton with an inner layer of 100% cottonnonflammable, nonwoven, insulative batting which helps disperse the heatthroughout the unit.

[0021]FIG. 6 shows the lock 18 with its depressable tab portion 19 whichfits inside 18 in apeture 25 which has a depressable spring 24 thereinso that spring 24 acts on annular rim 26 of tab 19 which force it downwithin 18 tending to close the space in hole 28.

[0022] Having described the preferred embodiment of the invention itwill be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art that manychanges and modifications can be made without departing from the scopeof the appended claims.

1. A curling iron mitt for providing a carrying pouch for curling ironsin either hot or cold condition and for providing a surface upon whichto lay a hot iron, said mitt comprising, a pouch comprising an innerheat resistant layer and a padded layer, said heat resistant layeradapted to contain and absorb the heat from a hot iron, a childprooflock on said pouch for preventing tampering by a child, said pouchadapted to receive an iron, in either hot or cold condition, within itsconfines.
 2. A curling iron mitt as in claim 1 wherein said pouch has aloop section which has a drawstring therein, said drawstring having aslidable childproof lock there for preventing tampering by a child aftersaid lock has been snugged up on said drawstring for closing said poucharound an iron inside.
 3. A curling iron as in claim 1 wherein saidpouch has a quilted layer on at least one side thereof, said quiltedlayer being decorative and being helpful in dispersing the heat from ahot iron within the pouch.
 4. A curling iron as in claim 1 wherein saidheat resistant layer forms an inner layer on said pouch and said paddedlayer forms an outer layer, said pouch being reversible by being turnedinside out so as to provide a pad for laying the hot iron upon duringuse.
 5. A curling iron as in claim 5 wherein said heat resistant layerhas a metallic layer thereon to prevent scorching by said hot iron.
 6. Acurling iron as in claim 1 wherein said pouch has a quilted layer on oneside thereof and a heat resistant layer on the opposite side to providea heat resistant pad for laying the hot iron upon during use.
 7. Acurling iron and pouch combination, said combination comprising acurling iron, a pouch for receiving said curling iron, said pouch havinga quilted layer on at least one side thereof and a heat resistant layerfor receiving said hot iron, drawstring means on said pouch for securingsaid iron within and a childproof lock on said drawstring.
 8. Acombination as in claim 7 wherein said pouch has a heat resistant layeron one side thereof to provide a mat for laying said hot iron upon and acotton layer with decorative motif on the opposite side.
 9. Acombination as in claim 7 wherein said pouch has a heat resistant layeras An inner layer and a padded quilted cotton layer as an outer layerand whereby s aid pouch may be reversed by turning inside out to providea mat For laying the hot iron upon during use.
 10. A combination as inclaim 7 wherein said child-proof lock is slidable along Said drawstringand is only manipuable with both hands to prevent a child From openingsaid pouch and touch a hot iron inside.